Arpeggio Playback Types - Yamaha Motif-Rack XS Owner's Manual

Controlling Arpeggio tempo by using a
knob
When the lowest lamp is turned on by pressing the [SELECT]
button a few times, you can control Arpeggio playback tempo
by turning the right end knob as illustrated below. Try this out
and listen for the changes in the tempo.
Press this button a
The lamp is turned on.
few times so that the
lowest lamp lights.
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When you wish to control Arpeggio playback tempo by turning the knobs
on the MOTIF-RACK XS, make sure to set "MIDI Sync" of the Utility MIDI
window to "Internal."
Accent Phrase
Accent Phrases are composed of sequence data included in
some Arpeggio types, sounding only when you play notes (on
an external MIDI keyboard) at a velocity higher (stronger) than
that specified in the Accent Velocity Threshold parameter. If it is
hard to play at velocities necessary to trigger the Accent Phrase,
set the Accent Velocity Threshold parameter to a lower value.
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The Accent Velocity Threshold parameter can be set in the Arp Edit display
(pages 66 and 96) of Voice Common Edit and Multi Part Edit.
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For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the
Arpeggio Type List in the Arpeggio Type List (PDF) documentation,
available from the online Yamaha Manual Library.
Random SFX
Some Arpeggio types feature a Random SFX function which will
trigger special sounds (such as guitar fret noises) when the note
is released. The following parameters affecting Random SFX are
provided.
For turning the Random SFX on/
off:
For setting the volume of the
SFX sound:
For determining whether or not
the volume of the SFX sound is
controlled by velocity:
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The Random SFX, SFX Vel Offset and SFX Key on Ctrl parameters can be
set in the Arp Edit display (pages 66 and 96) of Voice Common Edit and
Multi Part Edit.
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For information on Arpeggio types that use this function, refer to the
Arpeggio Type List in the Arpeggio Type List (PDF) documentation,
available from the online Yamaha Manual Library.
Turn this knob to
control the tempo of
Arpeggio playback
Random SFX parameter
Random SFX Velocity Offset
parameter
Random SFX Key On Control
parameter

Arpeggio playback types

The Arpeggio playback features three main playback types as
described below.
Arpeggio Types for Normal Voices
Arpeggio types (belonging to the categories except for the
DrPC and Cntr) created for use of Normal Voices have the
following three playback types.
Playback only of the played notes
The Arpeggio is played back using only the played note and its
octave notes.
Playback of a programmed sequence according to
the played notes
These Arpeggio types have the several sequences each of
which is suited for a certain chord type. Even if you press only
one note, the Arpeggio is played back using the programmed
sequence—meaning that notes other than the ones you play
may be sounded. Pressing another note triggers the transposed
sequence regarding the pressed note as a root note. Adding
notes to those already held changes the sequence accordingly.
An Arpeggio with such a playback type has "_ES" at the end of
the type name.
Playback of a programmed sequence according to
the played chord type
These Arpeggio types created for use with Normal Voices are
played back to match the chord type determined by detecting
the notes you play on the keyboard. An Arpeggio with such a
playback type has "_XS" at the end of the type name.
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When the Key Mode parameter is set to "sort" or "sort+direct," the same
sequence is played back no matter what order you play the notes. When
the Key Mode parameter is set to "thru" or "thru+direct," a different
sequence is played back depending on the order you play the notes.
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Since these types are programmed for Normal Voices, using them with
Drum Voices may not give musically appropriate results.
Arpeggio Types for Drum Voices
(Category: DrPc)
These arpeggio types are programmed specifically for use with
Drum Voices, giving you instant access to various rhythm
patterns. Three different playback types are available.
Playback of a drum pattern
Pressing any note(s) will trigger the same rhythm pattern.
Playback of a drum pattern, plus additional played
notes (assigned drum instruments)
Pressing any note will trigger the same rhythm pattern. Adding
notes to the one already held produces additional sounds
(assigned drum instruments) for the drum pattern.
Arpeggio Block
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